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Heat source for rib bending

Posted by: Jack Gilman on December 11, 1999

Hi All- I am about halfway through building the Greenland boat from Bob Boucher’s video. It’s now time to do the steam bending of the ribs. I will not be able to use an open flame to boil the water for the steam bending, and will have to use an electric hot plate. Will a hot plate be able to produce enough energy to boil a gallon or so of water? Has anyone used one to do this? Also, does anyone know of a place on the ‘net where I could shop for one? I hate to go to the stores this time of year... Thanks in advance- Jack Gilman

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